Mail Delivery for Farmers Could Be Secured by Petition
Wisconsin considers a rural mail delivery program funded by a $400 appropriation to start by July 1. Citizens petition through their state representatives to show district characteristics and rural needs. If endorsed, a special agent surveys routes, selects carriers, and recommends establishment, with Wisconsin expecting substantial support and benefits for local business and daily newspaper access.
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SDAO
Post Offen Department
Lwnk
Wisconsin
Transfck
Ieepery
Star Route
Dlngs
Vtar
Incompetent ad seeks jobs with bizarre claims
A newspaper ad for a first day bookkeeper attracted a strange reply from a 37 year old with 23 years experience, claiming mastery of many odd skills from snow shoveling to hair removal. He boasted elegance, wealth, and a per week wage, offering to donate to the church and care for a widow, while revealing implausible credentials.
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Sam
United States Ousbasay
Madagascar
Tai
Aly
Adestina
Private Postal Cards and Government Color Printing
Fragmented OCR text describes private postal cards, government stamping, and color printing practices. It mentions censors or postmasters and notes about both sides of cards being printed with design and address spaces. The passage references a January date and a policy on postage cards.
Bees Move Home As Family Begins New Life
The families settled into their new home after a move connected to the bees. Father and son prepared for travel as they adjust to the journey ahead. Travis plans to return to Elkhorn with the bees in the fall, continuing the work begun on their arrival.
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Travis
Elkhorn
Appeal to County Boards for cyclone relief aid
Chairman Andrew Lewis of Green County receives an appeal to rally county boards and prominent citizens for Governor Scofield’s relief effort for New Richmond and surrounding counties. The appeal targets all seventy county chairs to organize a statewide drive to raise about 7,000 dollars more and speed aid to the cyclone victims.
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Ieirman
Andrew Lewis
Green County Board of Supervisors
Scofield
Ken Richmond
Boards of Supervisors
Ingram
State Re Vek Commission
Richmond
Fatal Turn Takes Life of Ray Hawthorn at 24
Ray Hawthorn died at 12 30 Thursday from congestion of the lungs following a bowel trouble. The rapid lung failure after a brief crisis shocked his young wife and his parents. A farm and wood handler by trade, he lived with his parents on the south edge of town and had been married about four years to Oscar Dellaven's daughter. He was 24 and from Clurno township.
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Ray Hawthorn
Alu Wuauttter
Nam
Andrew Hawthorn
Oscar Dellaven
Washort
Clurno
Wisconsin State Fair Opens September Near Milwaukee
The Wisconsin State fair opens at the grounds near Milwaukee on September 14. Secretary John M. Trus of the Wisconsin Agriculture board is arranging advertising and expects the fair to be the largest and best Wisconsin has seen. New features and a complete agricultural and horticultural show are planned, with hopeful seasonable weather for an early start.
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Milwaukee
John M. Trus
Wisconsin Agriculture Board
Wisconsin
Covey Confederate Fined for Liquor Charge at Port’s Pace
Marty Marcy alias Che Wing of Argyle was fined 850 and costs, totaling over 850, for selling liquor in Port’s Pace without a license. In default, he was jailed five months. Officers cited a new law granting power to seize contraband and recover a stash valued about 150. The defendant claimed no memory of the events and denied tasting or knowledge of the premises.
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Marty Marcy
Che Wing
Argyle
Tievir
Meethael
Be loit Milemen Fined and Commission Stakes Mentioned
Be loit news item notes fines imposed on milemen and stakes tied to dairy and wood commissions amid arrests. It mentions authorities and unspecified officials, with unclear phrases reflecting a garbled report. The text hints at advantages claimed by some parties and contrasting views on enforcement and proper procedures.
Boom Promises In Wisconsin Telephones Exchange Push
Sina reports a push to expand the local exchange as rentals fall and a lively telephone war looms. new subscribers listed include W A Nance Frank Smock Henry Gall M Ladan Horan F L Chenoweth and many others at Hawthorn Bethel and surrounding areas.
Two youths flee town after failed directory scheme
Two young men in town last week sought money from unsold school supplies and fake directory ventures. One bought a ticket to Ford Wayne Indiana, the other planned to pay for partial travel and face unknowns. They lived on West Street, ate irregularly, and hustled time tables to cover costs. Monroe mourns the loss of an up-to-date directory as fake publishers face criticism for lacking credentials and accountability.
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Ford Wayne
Ind
West Retreet
Monroe
Untitled Local Rail Depot Note Sparks Public Attention
A fragmentary report notes attention around a street near the Milwaukee road depots and Manning's Air Tank. It mentions Saturday events, a caretaker, and a performance that drew positive reactions, suggesting the area and activities are doing well.
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Aesqaire
Milwaukee Road
Steet Camis Airaies Nance
Wis
Janesville bike meet ends in fiasco after hype fails
The fourteenth annual Wisconsin division L A W meet in Janesville collapsed after one day. Private organizers promised grand features and large purses but offered little value, with no money to pay professionals and poor attendance worsened by rain. Amateur winners received medals but inferior prizes, leaving participants dissatisfied as plans to salvage the event were washed out by weather.
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Janesville
Wisconsin
Jake
Tom Bek
Death of August Wolf Decatur township agent for Champion binder
August Wolf of Decatur township died yesterday from blood poisoning after a prior injury. He was not married and lived with his mother. The funeral will be held Sunday forenoon. He was an uncle to Mrs. Jac Sullivan of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Bauman will attend the funeral. Mrs Augusta Rover gave birth to a baby boy at Monroe Rowse Saturday night. They traveled from Sumner to come by the Central with her father Ayenst Linscow, a former Green county resident. He went to Brad hen this morning and will return tomorrow. His daughter will remain with Mrs. G Pfeiffer here.
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August Wolf
Decatur Township
Wade
Jac. Sullvan
Augusta Rover
Monroe Rowse
Shole
Sumner
Mpre
Ouliness Central
Aiyenst Linscow
Green County
Bradhead
Silay
Lingcow
Bradhen
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Manning
Hae Elferk
Eileen
Todd
Decatur
C. Kundert Hardware CO
Berlin
Germany
Paris
France
Iris Sud
Linerish
Strops
America
Lox
Secrist
AdiLryss
M. D
Guo Berkey
A. Miller
Royal Tailors
Chicago
U.S. A
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